The Complete Testimony of the Fathers of the First Three Centuries Concerning the Sabbath and First Day

Name: The Complete Testimony of the Fathers of the First Three Centuries Concerning the Sabbath and First Day
Author: John Nevins Andrews

By John Nevins Andrews

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The work assembles translated quotations from early Christian writers through the third century, presenting their statements about the Sabbath and the first day of the week alongside a concise introduction and editorial commentary. It arranges testimonies by author and period, contrasts terminology that calls the first day the Lord’s day, the day of the sun, or simply the first day, and assesses whether early practice treated first-day observance as equivalent to obedience to the fourth commandment. Prefatory sections outline three interpretive positions on Sabbath observance and describe the compiler’s selection and textual-comparison methods.

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John Nevins Andrews

John Nevins Andrews was an influential American theologian and author, primarily known for his works on religious history and the observance of the Sabbath. He played a significant role in the development of Seventh-day Adventist theology and was a prominent figure in the church during the 19th century. His notable works, such as "History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week" and "The Complete Testimony of the Fathers of the First Three Centuries Concerning the Sabbath and First Day," reflect his deep engagement with early Christian practices and the historical context of Sabbath observance. Andrews' scholarship continues to be referenced in discussions about religious traditions and their evolution.